Meijer Escapes Suit Over Health Plan Fee For Tobacco Users

By Grace Elletson · September 2, 2026, 4:37 PM EDT

A Michigan federal judge tossed a worker's proposed class action alleging supercenter chain Meijer improperly charged workers a $20 per week tobacco surcharge through its health plan, ruling that concerns about...

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Case Information

Case Title

Trout v. Meijer, Inc.

Case Number

1:25-cv-01378

Court

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

November 05, 2025